23/24 Cdn Rockies and related thread

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Originally Posted by skuff

We usually try to get over to Castle whenever we're at Fernie. If conditions in Fernie are challenging, the wind sift refills at Castle are welcome

Plus, Castle is usually empty, and the woman checking for lift tickets at the Sundance Triple Chair gives great hugs

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Nailed it.

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Originally Posted by Shorty_J

Nailed it.

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Yep = had some of those hugs :smile:

Great week of backcountry shredding in the Rockies despite the low flow this season but be careful my friends as the avi forecast is under reporting in these parts due to limited user data input and field ops. Don’t be mislead the instabilities of the limited snowpack are waiting to be awakened. Tread cautiously my friends.

2x close calls (skier caused avalanches) outside ski area in Golden this past week. One of which was a size 4… tread cautiously indeed.


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Fatality in Aemmer yesterday afternoon. RIP.

https://www.rmoutlook.com/lake-louis...ountry-8171282

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Originally Posted by Spooky

Fatality in Aemmer yesterday afternoon. RIP.

https://www.rmoutlook.com/lake-louis...ountry-8171282

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Condolences to those involved.

Weird though. I checked out the MIN earlier today and saw the report. Just went back in again to read it but it didn't show up. Thanks for the link.

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Originally Posted by Mex

Condolences to those involved.

Weird though. I checked out the MIN earlier today and saw the report. Just went back in again to read it but it didn't show up. Thanks for the link.

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My only guess would be that not technically an avalanche...

Hey Rockies Mags,
I cracked the track for the heel piece on a set of look px 12s today at the Lake. My fault for throwing old school daffys in the terrain park with the kids. The bindings were old and are on my daily driver resort skis I use for shredding with the kids (also old). Anyone have an old set of px12s kicking around. I really just need one heel piece. They are on a 108 waist ski but I think the brakes come off so I should be able to swap them over to a new(ish) heel piece.

stop by and see Dave or Bruno at "the tune shop" in banff. If anyone has that in a graveyard of skis its them

I can pick it up for you if needed

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Originally Posted by Mex

Hey Rockies Mags,
I cracked the track for the heel piece on a set of look px 12s today at the Lake. My fault for throwing old school daffys in the terrain park with the kids. The bindings were old and are on my daily driver resort skis I use for shredding with the kids (also old). Anyone have an old set of px12s kicking around. I really just need one heel piece. They are on a 108 waist ski but I think the brakes come off so I should be able to swap them over to a new(ish) heel piece.

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I thought I had what you need but I checked and I have spare toes, not spare heels.

Sorry.

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Originally Posted by mntlion

stop by and see Dave or Bruno at "the tune shop" in banff. If anyone has that in a graveyard of skis its them

I can pick it up for you if needed

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Thanks for the info. I'll stop in next time I'm through.

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Originally Posted by Shorty_J

I thought I had what you need but I checked and I have spare toes, not spare heels.

Sorry.

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Thanks for taking the time to look. I appreciate it.

+12 in banff right now.

Fat biking sucks.

Odds are hill is in excellent spring conditions

Marchuary ...

As is 53F! WTF! Enjoy it I guess and hope for the return of winter.

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Originally Posted by DougW

Got KH ski lift ticket vouchers for sale. Use any time, no blackouts. Minimum 2 for $110 each.

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Originally Posted by mntlion

+12 in banff right now.

Fat biking sucks.

Odds are hill is in excellent spring conditions

Marchuary ...

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Rain squalls and high winds today. Half the mtn was shut down by 1-2ish. Lots of brown snow/ Christmas trees and gravel in them slopes at Ssv….in need of a refresh….

I had a good Saturday at kimberley but it was changing to spring by the end of the day and raining on Sunday.

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Going to Eaglepass w/e of 23rd March. Any good riders interested in filling a private send me a DM


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Originally Posted by bobinch

Going to Eaglepass w/e of 23rd March. Any good riders interested in filling a private send me a DM


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prices, dates, group size, etc?

banff town cooled down to +10 overnight. On the plus side the mnt bike trails might be good soon?

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Originally Posted by mntlion

banff town cooled down to +10 overnight. On the plus side the mnt bike trails might be good soon?

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Bike trails in Harvie Heights are currently 8 inches of ice with flowing water on them

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Originally Posted by mntlion

prices, dates, group size, etc?

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2 days - 23/24 March, CAD1800 per day heli package + CAD420 additional runs package. We are 3 strong riders and looking for a 4th.

It warmed up to 13 in town over night and got crazy windy. Power was out to Marmot all day with hopes of getting it up tomorrow. It was spring skiing down low on Sunday but the new Knob terrain was fun.

Full on spring skiing across the front side of LL today. Anything not in the direct sun stayed frozen & firm.

Nightmare drive on the Spray today. Headed up to do some Nordic and turned around. It was so gnarly from the ice I could barely stay on the road…apparently lots of cars in the ditch around Engadine lodge and people stranded for the night as they can’t get anyone to help them due to the conditions….conservation officers had bits and pieces closed off by afternoon and were turning people around.

Iciest roads I’ve ever seen…as I was headed back towards Pocatera they had a Grader and 2 plows all chained up headed up dumping huge amounts of gravel on the road….pretty wild

skied Quay today and was MUCH better than expected. Firm, but I've been on WAY worse on "good" years at LL or SSV

If you had to choose between SSV or LL this weekend what's your call.

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Originally Posted by Lloydski

If you had to choose between SSV or LL this weekend what's your call.

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Louise

lake is better right meow

Thanks fellow shredders

Louise is full on spring skiing today. 2 inches of fresh mashed potatoes on lower front. Back is doing well with more wintery snow on ice. Tough day on the kids legs. We need cold temps and a solid foot.

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Originally Posted by crashidy

Louise is full on spring skiing today. 2 inches of fresh mashed potatoes on lower front. Back is doing well with more wintery snow on ice. Tough day on the kids legs. We need cold temps and a solid foot.

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MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mashed Potatoes.... Avi Bulletin is saying 5-10cm tonight and cooler temps with some wind. Worth it to head to the Lake? Backcountry does not look very inviting. The kids have been bugging us to have hot chocolate at that Ice bar thing beside glacier chair since it was built. Last week we caved and said yes. Perfect timing I guess. Just looked at LL webcam and looks like it took some damage this week.

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Originally Posted by Mex

MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mashed Potatoes.... Avi Bulletin is saying 5-10cm tonight and cooler temps with some wind. Worth it to head to the Lake? Backcountry does not look very inviting. The kids have been bugging us to have hot chocolate at that Ice bar thing beside glacier chair since it was built. Last week we caved and said yes. Perfect timing I guess. Just looked at LL webcam and looks like it took some damage this week.

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Yeah it is gone! Funny thing when I got married there in 2011 my father in law was a die hard Polar Ice fan. We had it brought in over their house contract brand. He passed away this fall and now Polar ice sponsors louise...go figure.
My 8 yo is groomers only. If your kids enjoy pow on everything by all means I think it will be good tomorrow. I'm camping at Louise tonight and it is currently snowing/ rain. I'm sure snow at the hill .
I enjoyed the snow. The 8yo did not.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...46557b4755.jpg

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Originally Posted by crashidy

Yeah it is gone! Funny thing when I got married there in 2011 my father in law was a die hard Polar Ice fan. We had it brought in over their house contract brand. He passed away this fall and now Polar ice sponsors louise...go figure.
My 8 yo is groomers only. If your kids enjoy pow on everything by all means I think it will be good tomorrow. I'm camping at Louise tonight and it is currently snowing/ rain. I'm sure snow at the hill .
I enjoyed the snow. The 8yo did not.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...46557b4755.jpg

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Sorry about the Father in Law.

Thanks for the real time report.

Upslope... Nakiska for the win 15cm

Doing the Wapta traverse in early April. Anyone care to offer beta / advice / stoke? Thx in advance.

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Originally Posted by Angle Parking

Doing the Wapta traverse in early April. Anyone care to offer beta / advice / stoke? Thx in advance.

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its a lovely walk with skis on your feet. Limited skiing, but amazing views.

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Originally Posted by DougW

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Pm sent

Headed to GAH Sunrise 2/16-23.

Looks like a warm and dry season so far in the Canadian Rockies. Hoping y’all get some snow and it looks like this again soon.

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Originally Posted by Angle Parking

Doing the Wapta traverse in early April. Anyone care to offer beta / advice / stoke? Thx in advance.

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Pretty straightforward really, go for Vulture Col and plan your Balfour high col ascent and then final day exit wisely!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDUKRftcq6s&t=17s

Yo AP, its easy to get your huts mixed up eh so heres a great video on the Wapta

and remember to stand tall